Forces and Energy
The energy that is in motion
kinetic energy
Which of the following best describes a force?
A)A push or pull that changes the speed or direction of an object
B)The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion
C)Measure of an object's inertia
D)Direction and distance from a start point to an end point
A)A push or pull that changes the speed or direction of an object
What type of waves can cause skin cancer
A) Radio waves
B)Infra red waves
C) UV waves
C) UV waves
An example of conservation of energy?
A)a stone is crushed
B)a pendulum swings back and forth
C) Water balloon
B)a pendulum swings back and forth
Which force keeps Planets orbit around the Sun?
A)Nuclear force
B)Magnetic force
C)Gravitational force
D)Electrostatic force
C)Gravitational force
A flashlight, a windmill, an electric lamp, and a solar panel are all used to convert energy from one type to another. Which of these devices converts chemical energy to light energy?
the flashlight
Speed is determined based on two factors. What are they?
A)Distance and time
B)Distance and displacement
C)Inertia and distance
D)Inertia and displacement
A)Distance and time
A bulb transfers electrical energy into
A)chemical
B) Heat & Light
C) mechanical
D) sound
B) Heat & Light
If you drop a quarter in 100 degree water what will happen?
A)Both water and the quarter's temperatures decrease
B)The temperatures of both substances remain constant.
C)Water temperature decreases; Quarter's temperature increases.
C)Water temperature decreases; Quarter's temperature increases.
In a game of Tug-a-war what is important
A)Mass
B)Friction
C)Motion
A)Mass
Two forces have a net force of zero. What are they most likely called?
A)congruent forcesB)equal forces
C)even forces
D)balanced forces
D)balanced forces
The energy transformation in a solar cell is
A)heat into mechanical energy.
B)light energy into electrical energy.
C)heat into light energy.
B)light energy into electrical energy.
An example of light energy to electrical energy?
A)Car
B)Battery
C)Solar Panel
D)Flash light
C)Solar Panel
When you push the brakes suddenly, What causes the tires to heat up?
A)friction
B)bad tires
C)engine
A)friction
An example of inertia is
A)a ball that sits motionless
B) ball as it rolls downhill
C)Ball being kicked Joshua
A)a ball that sits motionless
What is not a Solar spectrum
A)Gamma waves
B)UV waves
C)X-ray
D)Radio
D)Radio
Imagine dropping a basketball. When would it have the most gravitational potential energy?
A)When it is closest to the ground
B)When it is at the highest point
C)When it is halfway down
B)When it is at the highest point
Two forces applied in opposite directions but same strength are called?
A)Unbalanced forces
B)Equal Forces
C)Balanced forces
C)Balanced forces
If you take your foot off of the accelerator, Why would the car stop?
A)weight of the car
B)Tire pressure
C)Friction
C)Friction
The colors revealed when light passes through a prism show
A)Varying amount of light
B)Temperatures of light.
C)absorption of light.
A)Varying amount of light
When something is dropped, what type of energy transfer takes place?
A)Kinetic -> Potential
B)Gravitational Potential -> Kinetic
C)Electrical -> Chemical
D)Heat -> Nuclear
B)Gravitational Potential -> Kinetic
Which color has the lowest frequency?
A)Green
B)Red
C)Yellow
B)Red